1944-45 Indianapolis Capitals Roster
American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 25-24-11 - 61 points
in the AHL's Western Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: John Sorrell (25-24-11)
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
1944-45 Indianapolis Capitals StatisticsTeam Record: 25-24-11 - 61 points
in the AHL's Western Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: John Sorrell (25-24-11)
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
The Indianapolis Capitals of the American Hockey League ended the 1944-45 season with a record of 25 wins and 24 losses and 11 ties for 61 points in the AHL's Western Division.
The Capitals conceded 167 goals, the lowest total in the circuit. Indianapolis potted 169 goals. Pete Leswick scored 29 goals for the team and contributed 39 assists. Connie Dion topped the squad with 14 wins, while Harry Lumley recorded a 2.19 goals against average, best among regular goalies.
John Sorrell coached the team. The 1944-45 Indianapolis Capitals lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Bukovich | L | August 30, 1915 | 5'11" | 160 | L | Painesdale, MI USA |
| George DeFelice | L | November 28, 1924 | 5'11" | 165 | L | Timmins, ONT Canada |
| Connie Dion | G | August 11, 1918 | 5'4" | 140 | R | St. Remi de Tinqwick, QC Canada |
| Jake Forbes | D | February 21, 1925 | 6'2" | 200 | R | Toronto, ONT Canada |
| Ted Garvin | ||||||
| Wilbert Hewson | R | April 22, 1921 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Brantford, ON |
| Bill Jennings | R | June 28, 1917 | 5'10" | 165 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Francis Kane | D | January 19, 1923 | 5'11" | 186 | L | Stratford, ON Canada |
| Dick Kowcinak | L | 5'8" | 155 | Winnipeg, MAN | ||
| Pete Leswick | R | July 12, 1916 | 5'7" | 163 | R | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Ted Lindsay | L | July 29, 1925 | 5'8" | 163 | L | Renfrew, ON Canada |
| Harry Lumley | G | November 11, 1926 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Owen Sound, ON Canada |
| Jud McAtee | C | February 5, 1920 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Stratford, ON Canada |
| Butch McDonald | L | November 21, 1916 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Assiniboia, SK Canada |
| Connie Poitras | D | February 26, 1924 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Quebec City, QUE Canada |
| Fido Purpur | R | September 26, 1914 | 5'6" | 155 | R | Grand Forks, ND USA |
| Ed Reigle | D | June 19, 1924 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Cy Rouse | D | August 7, 1926 | 5'10" | 168 | Kindersley, SASK Canada | |
| Gordon Sherritt | D | April 8, 1919 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Oakville, MB Canada |
| Jimmy Skinner | January 12, 1918 | Selkirk, MB Canada | ||||
| Morden Skinner | R | July 19, 1916 | 5'9" | 180 | R | Selkirk, MAN |
| John Sorrell | L | January 16, 1906 | 5'11" | 155 | L | Chesterville, ON Canada |
| Lorrain Thibeault | L | October 2, 1918 | 5'7" | 180 | L | Charlestone, ON Canada |
| Bill Thomson | R | March 23, 1914 | 5'9" | 162 | R | Troon, Ayrshire Scotland |
| Doug Webster | ||||||
| Steve Wojciechowski | R | December 25, 1922 | 5'8" | 158 | R | Fort William, ON Canada |
